Diet Tech (On-Call)

Center For Discovery; California, Northern (MO, KY); Híbrido; USD 25.000 - 32.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Center For Discovery in Del Mar, CA is seeking a Diet Tech to support the dietitian in delivering nutrition and dietary services within our treatment program. You will plan meals, manage grocery budgets, ensure a clean kitchen, and assist with patient mealtime supervision.

This on-site, on-call PRN position requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, CPI, CPR/First Aid and food handling certification within set timelines.

Formación

• High School Diploma required.
• Education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences preferred.
• Valid and unrestricted State Driver’s License.
• Must obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must obtain and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid, along with Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days of hire, training provided.
• Substance Use Division: 1 year sobriety if in recovery.
• Eating Disorder Division: 1 year recovery from eating disorder if in recovery.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and records.
• Assist in implementing patient treatment plans per clinical team.
• Purchase grocery items for facility with consideration for special diets and safety.
• Analyze food service providers for quality and cost.
• Uphold dietary program and advise patients on food choices.
• Prepare meals and snacks per dietary guidelines.
• Facilitate weekly dietary groups as scheduled.
• Support emergency supply updates per DBH policies.
• Communicate effectively with staff for dietary program implementation.
• Adhere to health code, Joint Commission, HIPAA, and licensing regulations.
• Maintain organized and safe environment; perform housekeeping duties.
• Conduct facility and grounds checks; report safety concerns.
• Lead daily groups as directed by facility leadership.
• Provide patient transportation as needed.

Conocimientos

Communication

Teamwork

Educación

High School Diploma

CPI certification

CPR/First Aid/Food Handling certification

Dietary/nutrition education or experience preferred

Herramientas

Driver's License

Descripción del empleo

The Diet Tech is responsible for consulting with the Registered Dietitian to ensure implementation of the best standard of nutrition and dietary services. The Diet Tech is responsible for implementing the dietary component within the program. Responsibilities include dietary support, grocery budget allocation, patient menu planning, maintaining a clean and well stocked kitchen, cooking and baking as recommended, and appropriately discerning between appropriate and inappropriate patient eating behaviors

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records; and of facility/company proprietary, privileged, and/or confidential information.
• Assists in the implementation of individual patient treatment plans per clinical team.
• Purchase all grocery items for facility, considering variety, special diets, and food safety in compliance with Department of Health, Joint Commission Accreditation standards.
• Analyze food service providers to ensure quality products at cost effective prices.
• Uphold dietary program and advise patients appropriately on food choices
• Prepare meals and snacks per dietary guidelines
• Facilitate weekly dietary groups as dictated by the schedule that are appropriate to patient age group, when applicable.
• Support updates needed to the emergency supply as indicated by DBH policies
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively to all staff in implementing the dietary program.
• Full adherence to health code policies, Joint Commission, HIPAA and licensing regulations, including mandated training.
• Full adherence to infection control guidelines.
• Maintains an organized and safe environment and performs basic housekeeping duties.
• Conducts regular facility and grounds checks, advising facility leadership of any irregularities or safety concerns.
• Facilitates and leads daily groups as directed by facility leadership if applicable.
• Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, admits, outings, etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle).
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Eating Disorder Division:
  • Providing supervision and support to patients during mealtimes requires staff to eat meals and snacks with patients.
  • Must refrain from comments and actions that directly contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.
  • Familiarizes and adopts the Philosophy, Mission, Goals, and Objectives of the Center for Discovery treatment programs.
  • Has basic knowledge of the clinical orientation and interventions used at Center for Discovery.
• Residential Treatment Only:
  • In states where permissible, passing medicine will be necessary. Training and/or required certification will be provided.

Knowledge, Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
• Education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences preferred
• Valid and unrestricted State Driver’s License
• Must obtain and maintain CPI certification within 90 days of hire, training provided
• Must obtain and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid, along with Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days of hire, training provided
• Substance Use Division: Minimum 1 year sobriety if in recovery
• Eating Disorder Division: Minimum 1 year recovery from eating disorder if in recovery

Schedule: Saturday swing 12-7pm, 2 shifts per month On-Call

Work Location: Onsite- Del Mar, CA
Compensation: Pay Range: $18 - $23 hourly

Reference Number: 12657

City, State: Del Mar, CA

Employment Type: On-Call PRN

Pay Range: $18.00 - $23.00

Shift Hours & Dates: Saturday swing 12-7pm, 2 shifts per month

Virtual: No

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